By Cacinda Maloney / PointsandTravel.com

Christmas markets in Europe are famous — and rightfully so. I’d been hearing about them for years and finally decided to find out what all the fuss was about. The verdict: They’re worth the trip, especially if you can cram in a few during a river cruise or European road trip. Here are my favorite Christmas markets in Europe along the Rhine River.

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Christmas markets in Europe are famous — and rightfully so. I’d been hearing about them for years and finally decided to find out what all the fuss was about. The verdict: They’re worth the trip, especially if you can cram in a few during a river cruise or European road trip. Here are my favorite Christmas markets in Europe along the Rhine River.